Hemorrhagic shock is a significant complication of surgical, gastrointestinal, and obstetric hemorrhage, but it is most commonly caused by severe trauma. Trauma is the leading cause of death in Americans 44 years-old or younger. During hemorrhagic responses, vascular endothelial cells (ECs) are activated and lose their integrity, contributing significantly to multi-organ failure and lethality. We have recently discovered that cold-inducible RNA-binding protein (CIRP) functions as a damage-associated molecular pattern (DAMP). In an animal model of hemorrhage, CIRP was upregulated in tissues and released into the circulation. Injection of healthy mice with recombinant murine CIRP (rmCIRP) caused an elevation of circulating tissue injury markers and vascular leakage in the lungs in association with increased expression of EC surface adhesion molecules. We then treated primary mouse lung vascular ECs with rmCIRP and observed increased ICAM-1 expression, NAD(P)H oxidase activation, inflammasome assembly and activation, and IL-1? release. We also demonstrated that rmCIRP induced EC pyroptosis. Based on these novel findings, we hypothesize that the CIRP released after hemorrhage causes EC activation and pyroptosis, leading to vascular EC dysfunction and organ damage. We have also identified a 15-mer peptide derived from human CIRP, named C23, which attenuated the expression of EC surface adhesion molecules and proinflammatory cytokines in the lungs as well as serum organ injury markers of hemorrhaged animals. Administration of C23 also reduced vascular leakage in the lungs after hemorrhage. Thus, we further hypothesize that CIRP antagonism by C23 represents a novel adjunct therapy for traumatic hemorrhage resuscitation via attenuation of EC damage. Accordingly, we plan to test the following four Specific Aims: (1) to confirm the pivotal role of CIRP in causing vascular EC injury after hemorrhage; (2) to determine the effect of CIRP on the activation of vascular ECs after hemorrhage; (3) to examine effects of CIRP on the induction of EC pyroptosis after hemorrhage; and (4) to develop an anti-CIRP peptide as a therapeutic adjunct for EC damage and mortality after hemorrhage. These proposed studies will lead to a new direction towards the development of innovative therapeutics as resuscitation adjuncts for patients suffering from trauma and hemorrhagic shock.

Public Health Relevance

Trauma-hemorrhage is a major cause of death worldwide. In the United States, hemorrhagic shock accounts for one third of mortality caused by traumatic injury, which is the main cause of death in individuals younger than 44 years of age. There is an unmet and critical need for a novel and effective therapy capable of improving hemorrhage survival and recovery. Our innovative and pioneering research led to the discovery that cold-inducible RNA-binding protein (CIRP) induces vascular endothelial dysfunction, and may thus contribute to hemorrhage-related morbidity and mortality. This project will lead to the development of a new class of therapeutic agents against CIRP to effectively manage trauma victims with major blood loss via attenuation of vascular endothelial damage.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01HL076179-12
Application #
9718255
Study Section
Surgery, Anesthesiology and Trauma Study Section (SAT)
Program Officer
Schwartz, Lisa
Project Start
2004-02-01
Project End
2021-05-31
Budget Start
2019-06-01
Budget End
2021-05-31
Support Year
12
Fiscal Year
2019
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Department
Type
DUNS #
110565913
City
Manhasset
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
11030
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